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Poor in MLS debut Franco made 26 appearances (11 starts) and scored three times in 2023.

Impact Franco was brought in to provide another option in the Houston attack. He failed to do more than provide some depth off the bench, with only 11 starts and just over 1,000 minutes in 2023. He will be back in 2024, but he will need to improve a good bit to compete for a full-time starting role.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five shots in stalemate Franco attempted five shots (none on target) and created one chance in Saturday's goalless draw with Dallas.

Impact Franco was making his first start since late August and will be disappointed that he was unable to work the keeper with any of his efforts at goal. The striker has made 11 starts in his debut MLS season, scoring three goals.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Franco scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 4-1 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Franco subbed on in the second half and scored in the 73rd minute to make it 3-0. The forward now has three goals so far. He was a starter earlier in the season, but logged only three starts in 13 appearances since mid-May.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Kansas City Franco subbed into Saturday's match against Sporting KC in the 78th minute, scoring a goal in the 2-2 draw.

Impact Franco bundled a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer over the line Saturday with his second goal of the season, both coming as an impact substitute. He's only started one of Houston's last 11 league matches dating back to mid-May.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Franco's late goal lifts Dynamo to draw with Sporting KC Ivan Franco scored eight minutes into second-half stoppage time to lift the Houston Dynamo to a rousing 2-2 draw with visiting Sporting Kans...

JULY 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

JULY 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Creates four chances vs. STL Franco took two shots (one on target) and created four chances in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against St. Louis City. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Franco made his first start in a few weeks on Saturday as the arrival of Ibrahim Aliyu had largely displaced him from the XI recently, but he was very active from the right wing in defeat against St. Louis SC.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores game-winning goal Franco scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Austin FC.

Impact Franco came into the game in the 81st minute and bagged the game-winning strike just six minutes later, as he pounced on a rebound to score from close range with an acrobatic finish. Despite the late-game heroics, Franco came off the bench for a third straight game and opened his scoring account, so he doesn't have a lot of fantasy upside at the moment.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 28, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Creates chance in loss Franco completed nine passes and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against the Sounders.

Impact Franco and Houston were subdued in attack Saturday following Amine Bassi's first-half red card and then another sending off for Hector Herrera in the second, but Franco was still able to extend his streak of creating a chance in each of his last four MLS appearances from the right wing.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Franco had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot (on goal) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Franco entered the match in the 53rd minute and set up Adalberto Carrasquilla in the 67th to assist the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first in six appearances for the forward as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Franco took two shots and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 3-0 victory against the Galaxy. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Franco lined up in midfield Saturday in what was his first start since the birth of his child in late March.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available on bench Franco (personal) is on the bench for Saturday's match against San Jose.

Impact Franco missed out against NYC FC due to the birth of his child. The forward is available once more, and should have the chance to come off the bench and continue to look for his first goal of the season. Franco has shot nine times in three starts on the wing.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out for family reasons Franco was not involved in Saturday's victory against NYCFC due to the birth of his child.

Impact It is unclear when Franco will be expected to return to the team. He's racked up nine shots (five on target) and two chances created across his three appearances this season on either wing, while Nelson Quinones replaced him in the XI against New York City.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Franco took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Austin FC. He also made two clearances and won two of five tackles in the match.

Impact Franco lined up on the right wing against Austin and remained dangerous in front of goal on Saturday. He's taken a total of nine shots (five on target) through his first three MLS games on either wing, though he's still looking for his first goal with the Dynamo.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes five shots in debut Franco took five shots (three on target) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Franco was very dangerous in his first match for Houston as he lined up on the left wing. The new signing from Paraguay should be the preferred option in the position over last season's stalwarts Thor Ulfarsson and Beto Avila.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo sign Paraguayan forward Ivan Franco from Club Libertad The Houston Dynamo have strengthened their forward line with the signing of Ivan Franco from Paraguayan giants Club Libertad.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Loaned to Houston Franco has joined the Dynamo on a season-long loan from Club Libertad in Paraguay, the club announced Saturday.

Impact Franco has scored 10 goals with 16 assists across 117 appearances in all competitions with Club Libertad's senior team, and the 22-year-old is now moving to MLS. He could take over as a starter on either wing for his new club Houston, as Corey Baird and Thor Ulfarsson fill the positions currently.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo sign attacker Iván Franco from Paraguay's Club Libertad | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Houston Dynamo FC have their first overseas signing under new head coach Ben Olsen, announcing Saturday the...

JANUARY 7, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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